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• San Jacinno, HR 166 by Curry, Waco Day, HR 201 by Gera Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center, HR 202

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• yeah. 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

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• With little choice on the ballot, there's a doom loop of participation and stagnation.
• With little choice on the ballot, there's a doom loop of participation and stagnation.
• We are desperate for a path out of this doom loop.
• initiative, I encourage you to think as leaders of a nation desperate for a way out of a terrible doom loop
• So we all are, I think, very clear about the two-party doom loop, being one that we need to break out

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-12, H.503, a proposal to implement all-party state primaries for Massachusetts state and federal elections. The committee opened with procedural remarks explaining Article 48 requirements and then heard first from two subject-matter experts. Professor Costas Panagopoulos of Northeastern University testified that top-two primary systems in other states have produced mixed results: they may modestly increase primary turnout in some cases, but the research does not show a reliable reduction in polarization, and such systems can weaken party gatekeeping, increase strategic behavior, raise campaign spending, and reduce general-election choice for voters whose preferred party is not on the ballot. Katie King of the National Conference of State Legislatures outlined the different primary models used nationwide, explained that Massachusetts currently uses an open-to-unaffiliated primary, and reviewed legal distinctions between blanket primaries and top-two systems; she noted that blanket primaries were struck down by the Supreme Court, while Washington’s top-two system was upheld because it narrows the field rather than nominating party candidates. She also said voter education and administrative preparation would be important if the system changed. The proponents’ panel, led by Danielle Allen of the Coalition for Healthy Democracy, argued that Massachusetts has chronically uncompetitive elections, low turnout, and too many uncontested races, and that all-party primaries would give every voter a meaningful choice in the first round and force candidates to appeal to a broader electorate. Allen said the proposal is designed specifically for Massachusetts and differs from other states by allowing party endorsements to appear on the ballot, which supporters said would preserve useful information while shifting control of the preliminary election from party insiders to voters. Jim Henderson, the coalition’s counsel, said the bill is narrowly tailored to state-level primaries and would amend Chapter 53 to put all voters on equal footing. Other supporters, including Kevin Johnson, Kate Kavanaugh, and Spencer Reynolds, emphasized that the reform could increase competition, reduce polarization, improve participation by independents and underrepresented voters, and create more accountability to the full electorate. Committee members pressed the witnesses on turnout, the practical effect of endorsements, whether the proposal would simply shift party influence to an earlier stage, and whether it could disadvantage minority-party or independent candidates. Senator Fattman repeatedly asked about evidence that turnout would materially increase, while Representative Peisch and others questioned whether requiring or seeking endorsements would create new barriers or pressure candidates to clear the field. Supporters responded that the system would modestly increase primary participation, that the general election would remain the decisive contest, and that endorsements would be optional and handled through party rules. No vote was taken at the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• closed-loop heat exchanger systems<01:47:49.200> unless<01:47:50.480> Madam<01:47:50.760
• heat<01:58:09.800> exchanger<01:58:10.280> technology<01:58:11.040> into loop
• heat exchanger technology into loop heat exchanger technology into Minnesota<01:58:13.520> statutes
• engineer that is not employed by the variance applicant or the firm designing the submerged closed-loop
• engineer that is not employed by the variance applicant or the firm designing the submerged closed-loop

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I want to keep them in the loop.
• keep<00:14:39.279> them<00:14:39.440> in<00:14:39.600> the<00:14:39.760> loop
• /c><00:14:40.160> Um<00:14:41.360> the<00:14:41.680> next to keep them in the loop
• Um the next to keep them in the loop.

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 24 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took House Bill 1637 off the table and adopted a committee substitute amendment narrowing Public Records Act exemptions to records of the child death review panel, maternal mortality review committee, and fetal and infant mortality review panel. Supporters said the exemption was intended to let providers and hospitals speak candidly in closed-door reviews to identify mistakes and prevent future deaths, while critics questioned how the public and legislature would learn the outcomes. The amendment and then the bill as amended were adopted by voice vote. House Bill 479, which would extend temporary licensing timeframes for the psychology board and the board of licensed marriage and family therapists from 30 to 60 days, was then considered. An amendment was adopted clarifying that the bill does not alter existing education, supervised training, or examination requirements. Senator Hill raised concerns that the bill’s language could allow a temporary license to last 365 days even if licensure requirements were not met, and the committee ultimately tabled the bill subject to call so the language could be clarified. The committee also heard House Bill 514, the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act, which updates the vet-client-patient relationship definition, adds a public member and a certified veterinary technician to the board, removes some fees, and adds title protection for certified veterinary technicians. Witnesses said the changes were meant to support the profession and keep more graduates in-state. The bill passed after questions about the certification’s scope. House Bill 612, authorizing intergovernmental agreements and involving Coast Guard training and installation support services, was tabled subject to call after members said they needed more explanation. Finally, House Bill 1152, the Right to Try the Medical Cannabis Act, was considered. The bill creates a process for patients with chronic, progressive, severely disabling, or terminal illnesses not already covered by the medical cannabis statute to petition the Department of Health for access, with the treating physician initiating the request. An amendment was adopted to clarify that out-of-state patients receiving care in Mississippi are not excluded if they meet the same process and standards. Members then debated unclear language near the end of the bill about which provisions control in case of conflict; the sponsor said the new right-to-try provisions would govern for the covered patients. The discussion continued with examples of conditions that might qualify, such as non-malignant chronic pain syndromes, and the bill remained under consideration as the transcript ended.

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• appropriations SB 879 by brittle early in the exemption with the drillers of the operation The closed-loop
• Authority for the committee on transportation SB 1744 by Hughes relating to the designation of State Loop
• on transportation has to be 1895 by Perry Relating to the designation of a portion of state highway loop
• 88 in Lubbock County is the first responders memorial loop for the committee on Transportation SB 1930

Bills: HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB2842, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB333, HB227, HB913, HB201, HB2198, HB 109, HB2763, HB519, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2415, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB1373, HB694, HB 1242, HB272, HB1437, HB1888, HCR78, HCR12, HCR128, HR7, HR11, HR37, HR69, HR83, HR89, HR100, HR123, HR129, HR137, HR254, HR258, HR289, HR293, HR318, HR324, HR350, HR368, HR370, HR372, HR379, HR406, HR407, HR432, HR445, HR471, HR504, HR506, HR507, HR528, HR567, HR572, HR591, HR592, HR593, HR603, HR614, HR621, HR673, HR684, HR685, HR687, HR700, HR701, HR711, HR712, HR754, HR757, HR758, HR760, HR764, HR765, HR766, HR767, HR768, HR769, HR770, HR771, HR772, HR774, HR776, HR777, HR778, HR779, HR780, HR783, HR784, HR784, HR6, HR6, HR17, HR17, HR18, HR18, HR49, HR49, HR170, HR170, HR236, HR236, HR247, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR672, HR690, HR690, HR755, HR755, HR756, HR756, HR759, HR759, HR762, HR762, HR763, HR763, HR781, HR781, HR785, HR785, SB2, SB260, SB569, HB2, HB2000, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

Keywords: outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 420, Texas Water Code, special district, water district, board meetings, meeting location, teleconference, videoconference, remote meeting, public hearing, tax rate hearing, special districts, Cedar Creek Reservoir, county boundary, local government

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• My depression and PTSD are extreme, and this has really thrown me for a loop.
• 00:19:23.320> thrown<00:19:23.679> me<00:19:23.799> for<00:19:23.960> a loop
• 19:27.679> very<00:19:27.880> much<00:19:28.000> for<00:19:28.159> your loop
• thank you very much for your loop thank you very much for your testimony testimony testimony Senator

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:24 SB 7: 00:00:51 SB 130: 00:06:00 SB 244: 00:11:17 SB 236: 00:13:31, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, would create a Right of Publicity Act to prohibit unauthorized commercial use of a person’s unclothed likeness, including for living and deceased individuals, while carving out exemptions for artistic and news-related uses. Bledsoe said the bill is intended to address privacy, dignity, and AI-generated image misuse, and noted she may offer a floor amendment to address concerns from broadband and internet providers. Sen. Thomas supported the bill but questioned the 10-year duration, and Bledsoe said that timeframe was somewhat arbitrary. The committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 7 with favorable expression to the floor. Senate Bill 130, presented by Sen. Maiden, addressed gift card scams and theft of redemption information. A committee substitute was adopted, and Maiden described the bill as a response to organized retail crime, citing major gift card scams in Louisville and Lexington and explaining how tampered cards are returned to shelves and later drained after purchase. He said the substitute would create clear criminal penalties, make gift card tampering a felony, and add gift card fraud to the credit card fraud statute. Members shared personal experiences with compromised gift cards, and the committee approved SB 130 8-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 244, a reorganization cleanup bill presented by Sen. Howell and Attorney General’s office counsel Will Schroer, would complete name and structural changes following the transfer of Administrative Hearings and Child Support from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Attorney General’s office and align the bill with prior data privacy legislation. The committee voted 9-0 to send SB 244 to the floor with favorable expression. Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Sen. Smith, drew extended discussion about a veteran’s case involving an old misdemeanor/DUI matter and a later warrant or failure-to-appear issue. The witness described being arrested years later despite having rebuilt her life, and senators debated whether the bill’s proposed time limit could create loopholes or affect court procedures; members emphasized that the underlying charge would remain and that the bill was aimed at unserved failure-to-appear warrants. The committee ultimately voted to advance SB 236 with favorable expression, with several members explaining their support while noting concerns about possible future language changes.

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• 202 um I'm<04:59:17.000> so<04:59:17.240> lucky<04:59:17.638> that<04:59:17.878
• I rise in opposition to House Bill 202. I am a Fish and Game Commissioner representing Coos County.
• I rise in opposition to House Bill 202. I am a Fish and Game Commissioner representing Coos County.
• I am opposed to House Bill 202, and I thank you for your time, and I'll try to answer any question you
• and I thank you for your time and 202 and I thank you for your time and I'll<05:19:22.080> try

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• design, construction and construction engineering related services for a water tower and water main loop
• conducted as part of the study, it was recommended that we add a second water tower and water main loop
• tower and water main loop. tower and water main loop.
• . loop. loop.
• identified $12 million worth of needs over the next 15 years, and this water tower and water main loop

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• Message 202. Mr.
• Eyes 29 excused one conflict one message<00:11:13.040> 202<00:11:13.920> Mr.
• Speaker<00:11:14.560> the<00:11:14.720> bill<00:11:14.880> listed message 202
• Speaker the bill listed message 202 Mr.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Last but not least, there's the Mayo Clinic starting on line 202.
• Clinic<00:26:20.559> starting<00:26:20.799> on<00:26:21.039> line<00:26:21.880> 202
• <00:26:22.880> The<00:26:23.120> A4 Clinic starting on line 202.
• The A4 Clinic starting on line 202.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Kraft, is this a closed-loop system or an open-loop system, and does it make a difference
• The bill is silent on whether it's open loop or closed loop, so it's either.
• Representative Skraba, the reason I bring up the open loop is that the concern is if you're taking water
• The closed-loop idea, it goes around and around and you have a system like that.
• The open-loop systems that are permitted now in Minnesota are not that.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62. A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.

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• right, next we have Representative Cardi, House File 975, the Heroes and Heritage Interpretive Trail Loop
• , touching, being able to hear the signs that are posted along the way—but this interpretive trail loop
• , touching, being able to hear the signs that are posted along the way—but this interpretive trail loop
• :52.560> this<00:09:52.720> interpretive<00:09:53.200> Trail<00:09:53.519> Loop
• way but this interpretive Trail Loop way but this interpretive Trail Loop will<00:09:53.959>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Also, all of our customers are mandated to use closed-loop systems, a $40 billion data center used.
• So all of our customers are mandated to use closed-loop systems.
• Here's exactly the water usage that a closed loop system uses.
• I know other folks use different technology, but we put a line in the sand that it's closed loop only
• We tell. ...technology, but we put a line in the sand that it's closed loop only at our campuses.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• House Bill 202, introduced by Representatives Dow and Armstrong, an act relating to children, requiring
• House Bill 202, having been read by title, is ruled germane pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(1) of

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM18, HM21, HB10, HB11, HB12, HB13, HB14, HB31, HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• If you look on page 202, it gives a breakdown of where those costs are.
• Director, if you wouldn't mind going back to 202, I guess the question is: are these in line with what

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It's created a closed loop of self-approval and selective enforcement, and under the governing documents
• , It's created a closed loop of self-approval and selective enforcement, and under the governing documents

Summary: The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills. First, the committee took up SB 1724 on municipal utility services. A late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Martin was adopted after he explained it would require annual customer meetings for certain extraterritorial utility customers, cap the use of utility revenues for general government purposes, eliminate a 25% surcharge and reduce the rate differential cap, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain surcharges only as needed to satisfy existing bond covenants. The Florida League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the time needed for rate studies and budget adjustments, but the bill as amended was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices by Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, authorize their installation at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or debate, SB 936 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water and wastewater service solely because a property owner declines annexation, if the property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. An amendment narrowed the bill by defining “main line” and reducing the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about large users, possible conflict with annexation law, potential enclave creation, and revenue impacts, but Senator Mayfield said he would continue working on the issues. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, Chair Bradley presented SB 1498 on community associations. A strike-all amendment was adopted that made technical changes to video conference recording, turnover inspection reports, and electronic voting, and added provisions requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors, creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal. It also targeted mandatory club or amenity fee structures controlled by developers or third parties, declaring such provisions against public policy, limiting assessments to proportional expenses, and allowing suits and conveyance of common areas after turnover. Testimony from homeowners described alleged governance abuses and opaque, profit-driven mandatory fees in their communities, while the Community Associations Institute supported the amendment. The committee reported CS for SB 1498 favorably. Members then recorded additional votes for the record, and the meeting adjourned.

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• file 2638 dealing<00:21:52.000> with<00:21:52.880> submerged<00:21:54.040> closed-loop
• <00:21:55.120> heat dealing with submerged closed-loop heat dealing with submerged closed-loop
• related to the isolation distance requirements for a water supply well used in a submerged closed-loop
• water supply well used in a submerged a water supply well used in a submerged closed<00:30:31.160> loop
• closed loop heat exchanger system. closed loop heat exchanger system.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This project includes property acquisition, pre-design, design, and construction of the water main looping
• The scope of the project would be to complete a water main loop that, due to the topography of the city
• So we will complete the water main loop, bring water in a secondary way so we don't have a dead end.
• to add an open-air shelter, restrooms, space for multi-generational gatherings, and enhance trail loops
• enhance trail loops and play equipment. enhance trail loops and play equipment.

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• All in favor of adopting Amendment 202-02-37H to House Bill 327 say aye. All opposed say no.
• I'm now going to amend my motion to be ought to pass as amended on House Bill 327 with Amendment 202-
• 13.880> the<04:03:13.920> amendment<04:03:14.279> does<04:03:14.680> is 202
• -237-7000 what the amendment does is 202-237-7000 what the amendment does is it<04:03:15.000> gets
• -02 37h to House Bill 327 say I I I 202-02 37h to House Bill 327 say I I I all<04:04:29.319> oppose

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